About the role

Kodiak Robotics, Inc. was founded in 2018 and has become a leader in autonomous ground transportation committed to a safer and more efficient future for all. The company has developed an artificial intelligence (AI) powered technology stack purpose-built for commercial trucking and the public sector. The company delivers freight daily for its customers across the southern United States using its autonomous technology. In 2024, Kodiak became the first known company to publicly announce delivering a driverless semi-truck to a customer. Kodiak is also leveraging its commercial self-driving software to develop, test and deploy autonomous capabilities for the U.S. Department of Defense.

As an Autonomous Fleet Specialist you’ll be assisting our development and production operations in a safe, efficient, and precise manner at Kodiak.

This role is based in Lancaster, TX and will have some limited travel required.

In this role, you will:

Communicate with multiple Operations team members, in an energetic and courteous manner.
Manage and update info accordingly within the company's Truck Management System.
Creates and maintains SOP documentation for operations processes.
Develop and improve the monitoring and auditing of fleet issues - candidates should be able to give technical insights to the rest of the engineering team on top issues and suggested improvements to make the fleet operations run smoother.
Assist with AV system setup which includes cross-checks through checklist and other required health checks.

What you'll bring:

Be a motivated individual with the ability to work under high stress situations while continuing good judgment.
The ability to use critical thinking and possess excellent problem solving skills - candidates should have previous experience debugging/working within complex systems and find this type of work exciting.
Knowledge in Google Office such as spreadsheets, docs, drive, etc.
Excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and multitask.
Comfortable in Linux based systems and basic computer networking - candidate should have previous experience (could be work or personal) using Linux and command line tools and be able to demonstrate common/basic Linux based commands.
Working Nights and Weekends is required

What we offer:

A place with big goals that we trust we can achieve.
A fast paced environment where we work with talented, committed and supportive teammates.
Equity and competitive pay. Every employee is a stakeholder in Kodiak’s success.
Excellent medical, dental and vision benefits.
Generous PTO and parental leave policies.

Pay Range

$70,000 - $76,000 USD

At Kodiak, we strive to build a diverse community working towards our common company goals in a safe and collaborative environment where harassment of any kind is strictly prohibited. Kodiak is committed to equal opportunity employment regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

In alignment with its business operations, Kodiak adheres to all relevant statutes, regulations, and administrative prerequisites. Accordingly, roles that carry more sensitive requirements may be limited to candidates that can satisfy additional scrutiny and eligibility for such positions may hinge on verification of a candidate’s residence, U.S. person status, and/or citizenship status. Should the position require, and Kodiak determines that a candidate’s residence, U.S. person status, and/or citizenship status necessitate an export license, bar the candidate from the position, or otherwise fall under national security-related restrictions, Kodiak will consider the candidate for alternative positions unaffected by such restrictions, under terms and conditions set forth at Kodiak’s sole discretion, or, as an alternative, opt not to proceed with the candidate’s application. If applicable, Kodiak may provide visa sponsorship for eligible candidates.

We use a third-party AI tool (Endorsed) to assist in the initial screening of applications. As part of the evaluation process, we provide Endorsed with job requirements and candidate-submitted applications. Final hiring decisions are made by our human recruitment team, and no automated system makes the ultimate decision regarding hiring. Certain features of the platform may qualify it as an Automated Employment Decision Tool (AEDT) under applicable regulations. We began using Endorsed on January 1, 2026. You can review the independent bias audit report covering our use of Endorsed [here](https://endorsed.com/local-law-144). By submitting your application, you acknowledge that your application may be processed by AI systems as part of the screening and selection process. If you have any questions or would like to request a separate review of your application, please contact careers@kodiak.ai with "Separate Review Request" in the email subject line.

Skills & Tags

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Aplyr's read

Kodiak Robotics is pioneering autonomous vehicle systems for logistics, attracting talent passionate about transforming transportation technology.
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What's promising

•Kodiak is at the forefront of autonomous trucking, a rapidly evolving industry with significant growth potential.
•The company offers diverse roles, from AI engineering to fleet management, indicating a broad scope of innovation.
•Strong focus on logistics and transportation positions Kodiak well in a sector ripe for disruption.

What to watch

•Autonomous vehicle technology faces regulatory hurdles that could delay deployment and commercialization.
•High competition in the autonomous driving sector may impact Kodiak's market share.
•Limited public information about Kodiak's financial stability could concern potential applicants.

Why Kodiak Robotics

•Kodiak's specialization in logistics gives it a niche focus within the autonomous vehicle industry.
•The company integrates multimodal AI technologies, setting it apart in technical innovation.
•A dedicated role for defense applications indicates diversification beyond commercial logistics.

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